5 Days at Bosque del Apache
p.1 #15 Days at Bosque del Apache
Just back from spending 5 days shooting at Bosque del Apache and the surrounding areas, not what it once was but still a magically place. Between Bosque refuse and Bernardo there was plenty of shooting for both Sandhill Cranes and Snow Geese, most of what I would call good shooting was the morning fly-offs and the evening fly-ins. With a light cloud cover the colors can be incredible. I was there during the week so not big crowds and the weather was great, low 20’s at night and mid 40’s during the day.
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ILCE-1M2 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 600mm f/5.6 1/2000s 1600 ISO 0.0 EV
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Dec 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM
p.1 #25 Days at Bosque del Apache
Hey Louie, it looks like Bosque preformed for you as it always does, great images, Bruce
Dec 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
p.1 #35 Days at Bosque del Apache
Beautiful set Louie !!! I really love 4. All beautifully done.
What did you feel was different from your past visits.
Birdie
What did you feel was different from your past visits.
Birdie
Dec 13, 2025 at 01:30 PM
p.1 #45 Days at Bosque del Apache
1, 5, 6 and 9 are my picks from this lovely set Louie. It was great meeting you and Morrie in person after years on FM and great shooting with both of you as well. Possibly we can shoot together again in the future.
Morris
Morris
Dec 13, 2025 at 01:30 PM
p.1 #55 Days at Bosque del Apache
Color cut and clarity ..... like a diamond you shine here my friend 
These are stunning, just drop dead gorgeous light, wonderful tones, you nailed it!!
YGMV
Karl
These are stunning, just drop dead gorgeous light, wonderful tones, you nailed it!!
YGMV
Karl
Dec 13, 2025 at 05:37 PM
p.1 #65 Days at Bosque del Apache
Hey Louie, it looks like you had a good time again, #1&2 blew my sox off. Bruce
Dec 13, 2025 at 08:26 PM
p.1 #75 Days at Bosque del Apache
Wow !! Judging by these beautiful images I would say this trip was a huge success. When I do a photo trip, i always hope to come home with beautiful images like these. Congratulations Louie. Just looking at the images I can tell you enjoyed this experience. Voted
John
John
Dec 14, 2025 at 07:26 AM
p.1 #95 Days at Bosque del Apache
Very nice captures, love the light in the images. It looks like the trip was a success, nice to see.
Hatch
Hatch
Dec 14, 2025 at 08:26 AM
p.1 #105 Days at Bosque del Apache
All great Louie but the first three really stand out for me.
Gary
Gary
Dec 14, 2025 at 09:28 AM
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p.1 #115 Days at Bosque del Apache
B Benson wrote:
Hey Louie, it looks like Bosque preformed for you as it always does, great images, Bruce
Thanks very much Bruce. As you know it's always fun to go to Bosque, but this time you had to really hunt for the shots you were looking for.
Hey Louie, it looks like Bosque preformed for you as it always does, great images, Bruce
Thanks very much Bruce. As you know it's always fun to go to Bosque, but this time you had to really hunt for the shots you were looking for.
Dec 14, 2025 at 11:08 AM
p.1 #125 Days at Bosque del Apache
birdied wrote:
Beautiful set Louie !!! I really love 4. All beautifully done.
What did you feel was different from your past visits.
Birdie
Very much appreciated Birdie, thanks. Don't get me wrong still la magical place, but the bird count is way down and with no corn at the refuse what birds are there are way off in the distance. But between Bosque and Bernardo lots of wildlife to photograph.
Beautiful set Louie !!! I really love 4. All beautifully done.
What did you feel was different from your past visits.
Birdie
Very much appreciated Birdie, thanks. Don't get me wrong still la magical place, but the bird count is way down and with no corn at the refuse what birds are there are way off in the distance. But between Bosque and Bernardo lots of wildlife to photograph.
Dec 14, 2025 at 11:10 AM
p.1 #135 Days at Bosque del Apache
morris wrote:
1, 5, 6 and 9 are my picks from this lovely set Louie. It was great meeting you and Morrie in person after years on FM and great shooting with both of you as well. Possibly we can shoot together again in the future.
Morris
Thanks very much Morris, it was a fun evening having dinner with you and your wife. And you sure came home with some beautiful images.
1, 5, 6 and 9 are my picks from this lovely set Louie. It was great meeting you and Morrie in person after years on FM and great shooting with both of you as well. Possibly we can shoot together again in the future.
Morris
Thanks very much Morris, it was a fun evening having dinner with you and your wife. And you sure came home with some beautiful images.
Dec 14, 2025 at 05:10 PM
p.1 #155 Days at Bosque del Apache
Fine work, Louie. The first stands out for me.
Dec 15, 2025 at 06:27 AM
p.1 #165 Days at Bosque del Apache
Well capture, Louie! excellent work as always.
Voted!
Pius
Voted!
Pius
Dec 15, 2025 at 07:08 AM
p.1 #175 Days at Bosque del Apache
Karl Witt wrote:
Color cut and clarity ..... like a diamond you shine here my friend
These are stunning, just drop dead gorgeous light, wonderful tones, you nailed it!!
YGMV
Karl
Very much appreciated Karl. When the light is right Bosque is truly an amazing place.
Color cut and clarity ..... like a diamond you shine here my friend
These are stunning, just drop dead gorgeous light, wonderful tones, you nailed it!!
YGMV
Karl
Very much appreciated Karl. When the light is right Bosque is truly an amazing place.
Dec 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
p.1 #185 Days at Bosque del Apache
Just super Louie, what a nice set!
I can see why you all go out there. Never was on my list, but now...
Eric
I can see why you all go out there. Never was on my list, but now...
Eric
Dec 15, 2025 at 11:51 AM
p.1 #195 Days at Bosque del Apache
B Benson wrote:
Hey Louie, it looks like you had a good time again, #1&2 blew my sox off. Bruce
Appreciate it Bruce, it was quite a time this year. And as you know when the light is right the magic begins.
Hey Louie, it looks like you had a good time again, #1&2 blew my sox off. Bruce
Appreciate it Bruce, it was quite a time this year. And as you know when the light is right the magic begins.
Dec 16, 2025 at 12:02 AM
p.1 #205 Days at Bosque del Apache
johnohio wrote:
Wow !! Judging by these beautiful images I would say this trip was a huge success. When I do a photo trip, i always hope to come home with beautiful images like these. Congratulations Louie. Just looking at the images I can tell you enjoyed this experience. Voted
John
Thanks very much John. Bosque is a special place for me having gone there for years and I think I enjoy every bit as much now as I did years ago, it is a magically place. Again, thanks for you kind words.
Wow !! Judging by these beautiful images I would say this trip was a huge success. When I do a photo trip, i always hope to come home with beautiful images like these. Congratulations Louie. Just looking at the images I can tell you enjoyed this experience. Voted
John
Thanks very much John. Bosque is a special place for me having gone there for years and I think I enjoy every bit as much now as I did years ago, it is a magically place. Again, thanks for you kind words.
Dec 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM